Autos
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Classic recollections: 1964 Oldsmobile Ninety EightJan 08, 2012 8:00 am - There's an old proverb that states patience is a virtue. If there's one West Chicago resident with an abundance of this special trait, it's Ed Partyka. His determination...
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Decatur mechanic services thousands of carsJan 08, 2012 5:03 am - DECATUR, Ill. — With twinkling blue eyes and a smile as bright as a chrome grille, Nick Vanderlaan is supreme at the art of delivering devastating news. The ever-upbeat ...
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Woman sues Honda in unlikely place: small claimsJan 04, 2012 4:07 am - TORRANCE, Calif. — A Los Angeles woman who expected her hybrid Honda Civic to be a high-mileage machine wants the automaker to pay for not delivering the 50 mpg it promi...
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Americans bought more cars and trucks last yearJan 03, 2012 11:00 pm - DETROIT — Americans bought more cars and trucks last year, spurred by easier credit, an improved economy and a desire to replace the aging vehicles that got them through...
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Natural gas fueling plans may spur vehicle growthDec 26, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW ORLEANS — The United States has record supplies of natural gas and plenty of reasons to promote natural-gas powered cars, but so consumers, manufacturers and fuel su...
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Longtime Batavia auto dealership closingDec 26, 2011 10:00 pm - A 2009 federal bailout might have saved General Motors, but it came at a cost a Batavia business could no longer bear. Avenue Motor Sales is closing Friday. It has alrea...
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Classic recollections: 1955 Chevrolet pickupDec 26, 2011 5:00 am - The Christmas season has a magical way of connecting people to special gifts. It happened to Rich Sandrok and his 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pickup. The Glen Ellyn resident's B...
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Domestic Transport Solutions accelerates in Arlington HeightsDec 26, 2011 4:11 am - Q: Describe your business. What do you do? A: Domestic Transport Solutions Inc. (DTS) is a third party logistics provider. DTS was started by a team of entrepreneu...
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GM CEO wants to speed up changeDec 25, 2011 4:00 am - NEW YORK — Dan Akerson is hardly a corporate diplomat. The chairman and chief executive at General Motors Co. says publicly what other CEOs say in private: he disses com...
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Henry Ford Museum revamps automobile displaysDec 24, 2011 5:00 am - DEARBORN, Mich. — The suburban Detroit museum founded by auto pioneer Henry Ford is revamping its automotive displays, offering a fresh look at its rich collection and s...